- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · King William, VA
King William High
Federal NCES profile for King William High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510212000886
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King William High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in King William · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
King William High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King William High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in King William, VA.
School address
District: King William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510212000886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
King William High held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 510212000886 · King William, VA High · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 14.3:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cool Spring Primary (512 students)
King William High held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
King William High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
King William High
685 students
- Cool Spring Pr
Cool Spring Primary
512 students
- Acquinton Elem
Acquinton Elementary
472 students
- Hamilton Holme
Hamilton Holmes Middle
445 students
What this shows King William High reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How King William High compares
King William High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, King William High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for King William County Public Schools reports $13,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King William High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Spring Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acquinton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Holmes Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King William High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about King William High
How many students attend King William High?
King William High has 685 students enrolled. It is a high school in King William, VA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King William High?
The student-teacher ratio at King William High is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King William High?
32.5% of students at King William High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King William High?
The largest demographic group at King William High is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in King William, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King William High?
King William High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King William High rank among public schools in King William?
By Resource Investment Index, King William High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in King William, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in King William County Public Schools?
Besides King William High, King William County Public Schools also operates Cool Spring Primary (512 students), Acquinton Elementary (472 students), and Hamilton Holmes Middle (445 students). See the King William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.